Thursday 24th January

The heavy mist lifted just in time for fifteen of us to play on a shortened frosty course playing off white tees (mainly on the main tee area) to temporary greens. As this format didn't meet any of the criteria for handicap adjustments it was decided to play under our normal Sandpiper rules and the winning scores reflected how much easier it was to score. Tony Sher won with 45 points and now plays off 15 instead of 22. Gilmour McKellar suffered a similar fate with 43 taking him from 15 to 10.

Tuesday 22nd January

Temperatures just above freezing but fifteen doughty (?) Sandpipers took advantage of occasional sun and little wind. Johnathon C-Nixon won with 37 points followed by myself with 36.

Thursday 17th January

Bright and cool again today. Eighteen played, David Frith winning with 34 and Peter Taylor second with 33.

Tuesday 15th January

Too chilly for standing about today but twenty played. Welcome to new member Tom Borthwick who immediately got a return on his subscription by coming second with 36 on countback to David Frith. Good news is that Geoff Scott has managed to play a few holes at Workington but unfortunately David McCrum is still struggling and using crutches.

Tuesday 8th January

Another fine day attracted 21 players with Tony Davis having a decisive 40 points win and Joe Campbell second with 36.

Thursday 3rd January

First winner in 2019 is Colin Campbell with 38 points and Gerry Fisher second with 36. Eighteen played in calm conditions.

Happy New Year

Thank you to everyone who reads this blog. 1088 reports since May 2010 and over 75,500 visitors.
I've been in touch with Harry Wright who's recent op was a success but requires at least a couple of months before playing and I've been informed that Andy Edwards is going through a rough patch just now.
Wishing everyone the best and a lower handicap in 2019.